The recovery should be green and tackled together. A message from Kim Carstensen, CEO FSC International.

“As a global NGO committed to protect and use forests as an effective climate solution, FSC is proud to be part of the Green Recovery Alliance. The pandemic we are facing has heightened awareness around the dangers of deforestation and illegal wildlife trade. In fact, when forests are destroyed and wild animals traded, the risk of spreading zoonotic viruses can increase.

“In this context, FSC is an effective solution to meet the increasing demands for sustainable forest products while preventing deforestation, and adding economic, environmental and social value to forests and the people who depend on them.

“Being a multi-stakeholder platform working with governments, businesses, workers, and Indigenous Peoples, FSC strongly favours holistic solutions to global problems. FSC is eager to support the Alliance by providing knowledge, tools and expertise to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable green recovery.”